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Speciality
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Ophthalmology, Retina and Vitreous |
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Languages
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English, Spanish
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Graduated
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1984 (40 years since graduation)
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About
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Dr. Ortiz completed advanced fellowship training on the retina and vitreous at the L.S.U. Eye Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, following his ophthalmology residency in the Instituto Barraquer de Oftalmologia in Barcelona, Spain. In addition, he has received specialized training in central and branch vein occlusion, retinal detachment and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Ortíz is a prominent member of a variety of professional organizations including, the Medical College of Costa Rica, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retinal Specialists and, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He wrote the acclaimed article, ”Vitrectomias en las Patologias Vitreorretinales: Nuestros Resultados”, in 1986. |
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Education
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Medical Degree
1984 - Escuela Autónoma de Ciencias Médicas de C.A.;
San José Costa Rica.
Residencies
Ophtalmology
1989 - Instituto Barraquer de Oftalmología, Barcelona,
España.
Fellowships
Vitreorretinal Research
1990 - Louisiana State University, New Orleans.
Board Certifications
- Costa Rican Medical License # 2877 |
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Memberships
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- International Membership of the American Academy of Ophtalmology
- American Society of Retinal Specialists
- American Society of Cataract and Reffractive Surgery |
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